On April 9th, we gathered for one of the most special events on our calendar — the Youth of the Year and Scholarship Awards Night, a celebration of leadership, service, and achievement at the Club.
The evening began with a warm welcome from Gabriel Blau, followed by the Flag Salute led by James Castillo. Mayor Raymond Grabowski then offered greetings on behalf of the City of Clifton, and Board President Kate Hyde shared a few words about the impact of this event and the youth we serve.
Paula Benjamin and Steven Lantigua led the awards presentation, recognizing these Club Kids for their accomplishments.
🏆 Award Recipients:
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President’s Scholarship: Anthony Bells
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NorthStar Solutions Scholarship: Adrian Wilson-King
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Basketball MVP: Joy Felisa Dino
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MaryJo Anzaldi-Foster & Patricia Lavender Scholarship: Elise Ragsdale
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Keystone Service Award: Filip Alborzi
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Carol & Angelo Crudele STEM Scholarship: Kaylie Trinidad
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Soccer MVPs:
Sanad Alatiyat, Malik Abdelazim, Raedin Ellis, Logan Krawczyk, Evan Bryce, Deco Tuesta -
Youth of the Year Scholarship: Gian Uy
A big thank you to Chef Nikisha Williams, who prepared an incredible dinner for everyone to enjoy. And of course, thank you to our members, families, staff, and supporters who make nights like this possible.
We’re so proud of our award winners and can’t wait to watch them continue to grow into our future leaders!
